Abel Ferrara's revenge thriller Ms .45 (1981), a film that I've been wishing for a re-release since the old Drafthouse Blu-Ray had been long out of print and selling for silly money online, is available again thanks to Arrow Films' gorgeous 4K UHD release. Which made it an instant watch as soon it came through my letter box. Revisiting it again, it did not disappoint; even improved somewhat.
Worth mentioning musician and composter Joe Delia's complimentary score played an integral part reflecting the emotional and mental state of Ms .45's mute protagonist Thana (Zoë Tamerlis). The sounds of a saxophone would play prominently during scenes where she was alarmed and distressed.
Coincidentally, the Halloween party band we see playing just before a nun-costumed Thana goes on a violent, man-hating killing spree, can be heard playing the film's memorable theme Ms .45 Dance Party. Ironically, it's a trumpet being blown, yet it's the obvious sound of a saxophone being heard.
Joe Delia | Ms .45 Dance Party
Ms .45 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | 1981/2014
Intentional goof or not, it's a hilarious scene from what's otherwise a powerful, rape revenge film. On par with the time Dexys Midnight Runners performed Jackie Wilson Said on Top of the Pops where a big, black and white photo of Scottish darts player Jocky Wilson was shown grimacing in the background.
Ought to add, the iconic saxophone from Ms .45 would end up being sampled on my favourite Roc Marciano song.
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